United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1791 – 1797
Warwickshire - Birmingham / Lutwyche's
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Conder tokens
(1787 – 1797)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1791 – 1797
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
14.4
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
1797
Description
½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued from 1791 to 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 30 mm and weighs 14.4 g.
- Obverse
- Justice seated holding scales and pouring money from cornucopia. Shield to the right of Justice. Lettering above and on shield, lettering in exergue.
- Reverse
- Old-style coining press. Lettering above and in exergue.
- Edge
- Diagonally milled. Note: varieties exist
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1791-1797) | — | DH#219 - Milled ////// | ||
| ND (1791-1797) | — | DH#219a - PAYABLE BY SAMUEL PRENTICE X X X | ||
| ND (1791-1797) | — | DH#219b - Plain (in collar) | ||
| ND (1791-1797) | — | DH#219c - Plain (not in collar) rounded |
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